Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in April to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). An average low-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) marks the nights throughout May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 81%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.4 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Drifton are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Drifton aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.9 snowfall days, and 38.9" (988mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Average temperature in May
Drifton, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Drifton, PA
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Drifton, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Drifton, PA
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Drifton, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in May
Drifton, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Drifton, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Drifton, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Drifton, PA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Drifton, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Drifton, PA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Drifton, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 53
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Drifton, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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